University Marks 15th Anniversary of Charles H. Moore Legacy Society

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 31, 2026) — North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognized 15 years of the Charles H. Moore Legacy Society on Friday, Aug. 28, by bringing together university leaders, supporters and members whose planned giving continues to make an impact on the university and future generations of Aggies.

The anniversary event, “15 Years of Legacy, A Lifetime of Impact,” was held at the N.C. A&T State University Farm Pavilion — a fitting setting for an event focused on legacy and the university’s future. The University Farm spans 581 acres and supports the nation’s largest agricultural program among historically Black colleges and universities. It is also home to the nation’s only dairy at an HBCU.

Located beside the Farm Pavilion, the university’s $12 million Urban and Community Food Complex will serve as a resource for community food and nutrition entrepreneurship. The complex will also include a creamery where students can gain hands-on experience throughout the food science process, from dairy production to packaging and point of sale. The creamery will also produce ice cream as part of that educational experience.

The Charles H. Moore Legacy Society recognizes individuals who have chosen to support A&T through planned gifts. Over the past 15 years, the society has provided an opportunity to acknowledge donors who are thinking beyond the present and investing in the university’s long-term future.

Charles H. Moore’s early efforts to secure land and resources helped establish a foundation for the university’s growth. His commitment to what A&T could become continues to be reflected through Legacy Society members who have made the university part of their future giving plans.

A&T Gift Planning Director Diane Frost Hill welcomed guests and guided attendees through the anniversary program. College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) Dean Gregory Goins, Ph.D., delivered the invocation, followed by lunch and a brief presentation about the University Farm from Daniel Cooper, director of Research and Cooperative Extension at A&T Farm Operations, and Douglas Jones, CAES research operations manager, as well as remarks by student William Hamlin III.

The program also featured a member spotlight recognizing the Rev. Irvin and Alton Wallace ‘66, Ph.D., before transitioning into the induction of new Charles H. Moore Legacy Society members. Hill led the induction ceremony alongside student ambassadors and Chancellor James R. Martin II.

Martin later spoke about the importance of those who choose to make A&T part of their legacy. Planned gifts can provide support that extends well beyond a donor’s lifetime. Through these commitments, Legacy Society members can help strengthen scholarships, student opportunities, academics and research while contributing to the university’s continued growth.

The 15th anniversary served as both a recognition of the society’s history and a reminder of the role its members can have in shaping what comes next for A&T.

Following the program, guests had an opportunity to tour the University Farm and learn more about its work and resources.

As the Charles H. Moore Legacy Society enters its next chapter, its purpose remains focused on connecting the generosity of today with opportunities for Aggies for years to come.